4-12-2 Running On Air

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  • @polarguyinak1
    @polarguyinak1 Рік тому +324

    Beyond cool. I've never seen anyone take accurate modeling at this scale seriously, so it is AMAZING to see such a fantastic engine of this size! Must be a blast to be part of the crew!

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 Рік тому +12

      Every thing works on it works like the real thing

    • @jacobmutti1528
      @jacobmutti1528 Рік тому +9

      You should see the engines/locomotives on the Romney hythe and Dymchurch railway. Those fine machines are amazing, travelling many miles a day.

    • @nolaspeaker5656
      @nolaspeaker5656 Рік тому +18

      It's not modeling... it's engineering

    • @PortsmouthCherokee
      @PortsmouthCherokee Рік тому +5

      If your going to go to this length you might as be the real thing. Theyve had small steam trains like this since 1970 in europe

    • @nolaspeaker5656
      @nolaspeaker5656 Рік тому +6

      @user-xd1gt9if2v 1970? No, since the beginning of steam! Prototypes for new steam loco designs were often built in miniature first. Enthusiasts have been building smaller versions of steam loco's since adequate engineering equipment became available to ordinary people.

  • @phantombrakeman4983
    @phantombrakeman4983 2 роки тому +81

    Way to go guys. Alex looks like he is right at home in the cab. Darrell looks like he is using his ears and eyes searching for any corrections to be made while moving on the test track.

  • @hootinouts
    @hootinouts Рік тому +58

    This is awesome! The level of skill and dedication to make something like this is commendable.

  • @gwaithwyr
    @gwaithwyr Рік тому +26

    Brilliant! On my railfan trip (from UK) to California in 2008 I saw the full-size 4-12-2 at Pomona. And Big Boy 4014 was in the same yard! One of the great days. Many thanks.

    • @oldfarthacks
      @oldfarthacks Рік тому +5

      As you know, 4014 has since been moved, rebuilt and is now who knows where. It's running around loose. That machine is a monster, I played around it for years at Pomona, every time the fair was on.

    • @BDNeon
      @BDNeon Рік тому +2

      @@oldfarthacks I remember as a kid they let me climb in through the stoker's hatch and stand inside the firebox on the grates in there. It was incredibly cool.

    • @maxjones9139
      @maxjones9139 11 місяців тому

      I watched Big Boy steam through my town and thought it was so cool I went down to union station in kc to catch its arrival. The sound of its whistle in that concrete area as it rolled in was epic! I'm sure there are videos of it on here. 2019 Kansas city. Unforgettable.

    • @nonelost1
      @nonelost1 11 місяців тому

      There's a UA-cam video showing it in Wyoming, being taken out of mothballs from California. Keywords "Big Boy" "Wyoming" oughta find it.@@oldfarthacks

  • @OfficialUSKRprogram
    @OfficialUSKRprogram 11 місяців тому +9

    That's fascinating, at this point, this is a real working locomotive in every sense, it can pull passenger cars and do real work, and with that wheel arrangement it probably has a LOT of torque!

  • @edwardgilhooley1499
    @edwardgilhooley1499 Рік тому +11

    Talk about the WOW Factor. What an amazing project! The workmanship is just beautiful.

  • @pezer247
    @pezer247 Рік тому +13

    This is insane! The amount of time, money, work, skill, knowledge, and teamwork to create such a delicate, yet strong and heavy model is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of! Im very intrigued and have many questions to say the least.

  • @wwebtime
    @wwebtime 2 роки тому +43

    That's whistle is gonna sound great outside with some echo effect! Great Job!

    • @BMMEC6000
      @BMMEC6000 2 роки тому +4

      Echo effect? What is this a video game?!

    • @mildly_miffed_man1414
      @mildly_miffed_man1414 Рік тому

      @@BMMEC6000you know exactly what he meant dude.

    • @BMMEC6000
      @BMMEC6000 Рік тому

      @@mildly_miffed_man1414 Yeah I’m just playin’

  • @theq4602
    @theq4602 Рік тому +34

    im about 5'2 (yes im a grown ass man), bet i could stand up comfortable in that thing with a normal footplate its HUGE
    congratz on all the hard work paying off your machine is gorgeous

  • @СергейСкороваров-о8з
    @СергейСкороваров-о8з 10 місяців тому +1

    Потрясающая работа!! Создать такое могут только по настоящему увлечённые и сплочённые идеей люди с большой буквы. Колёсная формула этого минипаровоза вызывает только чувство огромного восхищения. Ребята вы СУПЕР 👍👍👍👍!!

  • @bbviper3674
    @bbviper3674 Рік тому +3

    these guys must have a HUGE friggin christmas tree to run this under!

  • @attilaabonyi8879
    @attilaabonyi8879 10 місяців тому +1

    At first i thought it was small due to the angle of the camera but i am ever more impressed by the scale of this thing!

  • @cdnpont
    @cdnpont 11 місяців тому +1

    This lets you see how smooth these engines really are. Thank you.

  • @samgineer9857
    @samgineer9857 Рік тому +13

    Bloody MASSIVE! Is this the fabled 15" gauge I've only heard in myths and legends? This behemoth certainly lives up to them, that's for sure! I can never look at 7.5" gauge stuff without thinking it's tiny anymore, great work!

  • @germanfragger
    @germanfragger 11 місяців тому +1

    Holy shit that Whistle is perfect got goosebumps!

  • @gordonsnell6735
    @gordonsnell6735 11 місяців тому +3

    DAMN!! Love that whistle on it, VERY nice 🙂🙂

  • @jay600katana
    @jay600katana 2 роки тому +11

    what a work of art, nice job.

  • @dennismaloney7241
    @dennismaloney7241 Рік тому +3

    As a pipefitter who used to rebuild steam-reducing stations and other components, I always used air to test the performance.

  • @rogerhupp3115
    @rogerhupp3115 11 місяців тому

    This is one of the coolest things that I’ve seen in my entire life!

  • @michaelboykin9881
    @michaelboykin9881 10 місяців тому

    Mind Blowing detail. Much respect to the design and build team.

  • @titan_redeemer7371
    @titan_redeemer7371 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely beautiful piece of machinery👍

  • @KevinDick-h6f
    @KevinDick-h6f 11 місяців тому +1

    I can only imagine the man hours and amount of casting , machining, fabrication of metal to create such a beauty !

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      If i remember correctly it took around 5 years to make all the parts and put it together

  • @alanritchie9781
    @alanritchie9781 Рік тому +6

    Looks 1/6 scale. Beautiful locomotive.

    • @roger0929
      @roger0929 11 місяців тому +1

      15 in gauge is slightly over 1/4 scale.

  • @peteranninos2506
    @peteranninos2506 11 місяців тому

    Looks like you could haul revenue freight with that baby! Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @ericstrawn9192
    @ericstrawn9192 11 місяців тому +1

    You can’t beat good ol’ machining, nice job y’all! She’s a beauty!

  • @vandliszt
    @vandliszt 11 місяців тому

    That has to be the most beautiful horn I’ve ever heard in my life.

  • @robertzapatka1082
    @robertzapatka1082 Рік тому +1

    Gentlemen absolutely incredible! What a masterpiece!

  • @tubularap
    @tubularap 11 місяців тому

    What beautiful whistle sound. Awesome loc too.

  • @kevindelaney1951
    @kevindelaney1951 Рік тому

    I’ve just forwarded this incredible find to my lifelong railroad enthusiast friend. He has 20K in O scale & a basement that needs to be built to accommodate it. I’ve told him to stop fooling around with his bits & pieces, dump all of it & watch this video. I told him it’s time to get serious about model railroading. lol Incredible effort show here.

  • @henrywruesche2
    @henrywruesche2 Рік тому +1

    Life doesn't get much better than that!

  • @pietroseven8228
    @pietroseven8228 11 місяців тому +1

    Unbelievable, stunning work!

  • @Scrat-hp2wl
    @Scrat-hp2wl 2 роки тому +15

    Not to be confused with the union pacific 4-12-2 9000

    • @Aftermath779
      @Aftermath779 2 роки тому +3

      The difference in mechanical design is that it's a two cylinder not a three cylinder.

  • @F40M07
    @F40M07 Рік тому +1

    Those are some big ass trains!!

  • @captainoppai4539
    @captainoppai4539 Рік тому +3

    If only I had the money, space, and time to build a small work/tourism line with this scale

  • @1940limited
    @1940limited 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing. That's a big locomotive.

  • @madrailman91
    @madrailman91 2 роки тому +7

    At first I thought this was a machine that someone could straddle with their legs and ride like a much smaller engine... But when it got closer to the camera and saw a man in the cab I just dropped my jaw and said "F*ck that's bigger than I thought."

    • @gunthergaminx2947
      @gunthergaminx2947 2 роки тому +1

      Honestly thats exactly what I was saying!

    • @notalizardperson4140
      @notalizardperson4140 Рік тому +1

      Yeah you never think about how far trains stretch over the rails until you see things like this.

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      The seats are quite comfortable to

  • @TonyKettle-y9m
    @TonyKettle-y9m Рік тому

    Just a wicked looking piece of kit.

  • @Coffeeman-yq6xu
    @Coffeeman-yq6xu 11 місяців тому

    That is massive amount of work. Fantastic.

  • @nickwilcox8340
    @nickwilcox8340 Рік тому

    What an incredible thing of beauty.

  • @glynluff2595
    @glynluff2595 Рік тому

    From the U.K. I can only say Impressive!

  • @basscharenborg6441
    @basscharenborg6441 10 місяців тому +1

    Will there be an update someday om the 4-12-2? It has been almost two years cince this video.
    What an amazing project!

  • @arisusanchez
    @arisusanchez 2 роки тому +3

    this things a god damned monster of an engine

  • @hvanmegen
    @hvanmegen 11 місяців тому

    Woah! now THIS is dedication! I don't even know what to say.. thank you UA-cam algorithm for showing me this :)

  • @markblewden6188
    @markblewden6188 Рік тому +1

    There’s more smoke coming from the drivers mouth that the loco!! 😂 Nice work

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      There’s no fire in her

  • @Fishingforpredators
    @Fishingforpredators 11 місяців тому

    Now that's super craftsmanship, wow.

  • @matthewpastrikos7383
    @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому +7

    A steam locomotive that runs on air is very interesting. And it's actually a 4-12-2 based on the UP 9000 class.

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +4

      it's running on air to test it's piping and valve gear, to make sure they work properly and can hold up to pressurized gases/vapors, like steam

    • @matthewpastrikos7383
      @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому

      @@Railman1225 So by the time testing is done, the steam locomotive won't be powered by air?

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +1

      @@matthewpastrikos7383 Yup. Hopefully, by that time, she'll be running under her own power(a.k.a steam). Also, in case you didn't know, most engineers refer to steam locomotives as she/her, even the Big Boy.

    • @matthewpastrikos7383
      @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому

      @@Railman1225 Really?

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +1

      @@matthewpastrikos7383 Yeah

  • @dominiquedradin340
    @dominiquedradin340 9 місяців тому

    Superbe, magnifique, splendide !!! Quelle chance les mecs

  • @shopdog831
    @shopdog831 2 роки тому +4

    This things ready to do some real work

  • @bristleconepinus2378
    @bristleconepinus2378 11 місяців тому

    WOW !...THAT is a clean machine.

  • @notalizardperson4140
    @notalizardperson4140 Рік тому +35

    Just found this channel and am now a happy subscriber. This really is just a gorgeous locomotive and her whistle sings like a church choir. What track gauge is it running on?

    • @masonhoven8588
      @masonhoven8588  Рік тому +18

      Thank you and the locomotive is 15inch guage

  • @elijahwilliams5673
    @elijahwilliams5673 10 місяців тому +1

    2:39 Sec Is 3rd Down Train Whistle At New Hallmark Stadium In Orchard Park, New York

  • @Auggies1956
    @Auggies1956 11 місяців тому

    There was a man named "Val Brag" just West of Toledo Ohio, that built one thirty years ago, a 4-6-4 if recall. That wouldn't run on coal. He was determined to make it run that way but passed away before that happened. I think it's in a museum somewhere. The club he founded was "The Ohio Live Steamers". It had a lot of track and a lot of members.

  • @frankjones9024
    @frankjones9024 11 місяців тому

    As an accordionist I think the whistle is inthe key of D major, with an A, and possibly an E. Bit like the highland bagpipe. Hope this piece of useless information helps. A lovely made engine. Cheers Frank in Bristol.

  • @markneedham752
    @markneedham752 Рік тому

    Gorgeous. Give the man a .... it's OK, he has one.

  • @ScottMcDonald-i9v
    @ScottMcDonald-i9v Рік тому +1

    That's incredible! You know it's a big model when it has real rod clank!😅

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It’s not really a model though

  • @jdmorgan82
    @jdmorgan82 11 місяців тому

    Holy cow… that is a BIG little train.

  • @tallpaul1269
    @tallpaul1269 Рік тому +1

    Wow, very impressive. Nice work.

  • @squarebodycasewademckenney6190

    That's so cool like a 1/2 scale... would be perfect for a rail system on a property of 15 acres or more... they really should have a company to mass produce these (with a steam option)

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It is live steam and it was 1.2 million to build

    • @jamesm6638
      @jamesm6638 10 місяців тому

      14"-16" gauge is 1/4 scale

  • @brucehenkelman9852
    @brucehenkelman9852 11 місяців тому

    THAT IS SO SWEET❤BEAUTIFUL MACHINE 😮

  • @josephlong7420
    @josephlong7420 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely too cool, thank you.

  • @geoffgoldsmith7607
    @geoffgoldsmith7607 Рік тому +1

    Amazing.
    Can we see more videos please?

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating! Small but still quite powerful!

  • @1957kwick
    @1957kwick 11 місяців тому

    I was gonna say I want to hear that whistle🤣

  • @graham2631
    @graham2631 Рік тому

    That is some serious cool guys.

  • @libertyvilleguy2903
    @libertyvilleguy2903 11 місяців тому

    Stunning! What’s the back story with this beauty?

  • @CurvyTribune
    @CurvyTribune Рік тому

    Who wouldn't wanna have a live action steamie as tall as human?! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @DandamanV
    @DandamanV Рік тому

    Beautifully musical whistle

  • @JAXTHEFISH1685
    @JAXTHEFISH1685 Рік тому +2

    That is E. P. I. C. Never saw any kind of model on THIS scale, and it looks super realistic! I wish i could see it in real life 😢

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It’s no model it’s live steam

    • @jamesm6638
      @jamesm6638 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Jackcook27live steam are still models

  • @kh7cz
    @kh7cz 11 місяців тому

    Wow, this is next level!

  • @timblossom8904
    @timblossom8904 10 місяців тому

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidcaro8217
    @davidcaro8217 Рік тому

    That's an awesome mini max loco!

  • @larrypickering6561
    @larrypickering6561 Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning. Good job guys!

  • @GuyT-z7o
    @GuyT-z7o Рік тому

    OMG it’s gorgeous!!

  • @rajendersinghdhillon5413
    @rajendersinghdhillon5413 Рік тому

    Black beauty. Just love it.

  • @nickdeluna8681
    @nickdeluna8681 2 роки тому +34

    WOW! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! Was that engine doing some test runs? That locomotive looks so amazing.

  • @thomasstover6272
    @thomasstover6272 Рік тому

    Gawd. What an accomplishment!

  • @IamMagPie
    @IamMagPie 11 місяців тому

    A true "Zero Emission Locomotive" - running on air. Only smoke is from the cigar of the engineer...

  • @chadgdry3938
    @chadgdry3938 7 місяців тому

    That's amazing, you need more track

  • @brianpreston8483
    @brianpreston8483 Рік тому

    Very nice, awesome job

  • @jeeptrail08
    @jeeptrail08 2 роки тому +13

    Ok just Wow! Is this considered 1/2 scale? I mean seriously this is gorgeous! How did you get the drive wheels cast?

  • @lynwoodreed9032
    @lynwoodreed9032 Рік тому

    Such a beautiful engine!

  • @cvmaio5101
    @cvmaio5101 Рік тому +6

    👏👏👏👏 Espetacular ! Trabalho lindo . 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @jesse94970
    @jesse94970 11 місяців тому

    When you have it running on steam where will the track be as I come to navy reunion from Australia, I was a steam stoker and I was a kellic, I do love your work, beautiful.
    machining

  • @brianfrost7376
    @brianfrost7376 Рік тому +1

    Didn’t know… or even consider air as a possible compressed ‘gas’, could motivate a steam locomotive! What a way to save on wear and tear when not on display.
    Such a beautiful engine deserves a very long life!

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It’s only using air for testing

  • @wisdomSP
    @wisdomSP 11 місяців тому

    That looks amazing.

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 11 місяців тому

    These people have skills

  • @elijahwilliams5673
    @elijahwilliams5673 4 місяці тому +1

    2:39-3:11 Is Whistle Of King Kittan Express

  • @lonewolfe31619
    @lonewolfe31619 Рік тому +1

    Beyond cool but when will it be fired up and painted?

  • @elijahwilliams4110
    @elijahwilliams4110 Рік тому +1

    At 2:39 Sec Is Little Patch Of Heaven Express Train Whistle

  • @matsv201
    @matsv201 11 місяців тому

    That thing is freaking enormous even in ... what look like half scale.

  • @elijahwilliams4110
    @elijahwilliams4110 Рік тому +1

    At 2:39 Sec Is 3rd Down Of Bills Defense At New Highmark Stadium

  • @lilah66
    @lilah66 11 місяців тому

    My jaw doesn't hit the floor very often but it just did.

  • @trainfan-ks5hk
    @trainfan-ks5hk 11 місяців тому

    She’s a BEAST

  • @chrismofer
    @chrismofer Рік тому

    absolutely beautiful

  • @anderspedersen7488
    @anderspedersen7488 11 місяців тому

    Give the little fellow some more track, let him run free!

  • @hugopotente2962
    @hugopotente2962 9 місяців тому

    Ante todo.., felicitaciones!!👏 , por haber logrado una locomotora a vapor en escala, con una excelente calidad de terminación. Pareciera ser que sólo le faltaría la pintura, y nada más!. En mi país la Argentina, hacen ya varios años atrás, funcionó bien al sur, en nuestra Patagonia, un ferrocarril Ferroindustrial que transportaba carbón, donde habían unas excelentes!! locomotoras de la marca Mitsubishi, muy parecidas a la del video. Obviamente más grandes, pero en trocha de 65cm. Una vez más, felicitaciones para sus constructores!!. 👍

  • @Jackcook27
    @Jackcook27 2 роки тому

    I was lucky enough to ride in the cab it was amazing

  • @Zacht1980
    @Zacht1980 Рік тому

    Beautiful.

  • @GTech_builds
    @GTech_builds Рік тому

    holy mother of marry that is absolutly amazing

  • @kalenorchard1729
    @kalenorchard1729 11 місяців тому

    Of course he'd be smoking a cigar. That made me laugh.